Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Iceland Devoting Half A Billion ISK To Syrian Refugees
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson announced in London last night that Iceland would be putting half a billion ISK towards…
Reindeer Struck By Car In East Iceland
Bad weather conditions conspired to bring an untimely end to one of Iceland’s feral reindeer. RÚV reports that the reindeer…
Supreme Court Confirms: Jailtime For Bankers
The Supreme Court has sentenced several key players in a market manipulation case within Landsbanki, confirming sentences handed down to…
No Fees For Tourists In The Cards
There are as yet no legislative changes planned to levy fees on tourists for upkeep of popular tourist spots. RÚV…
Icelanders Still Getting Used To Icelandic With An Accent
A doctorate student of Icelandic says not everyone has the same capabilities or chances of learning Icelandic, but asking that…
Human Rights Office Recommends Change To Rape Law
The Icelandic Human Rights Office contends Iceland’s existing laws on rape should be changed to place greater emphasis on consent…
Tourist Narrowly Escapes Danger At Beach
Yet another tourist has taken their life in their hands at the notorious Reynisfjara beach, and one tour guide laments…
Tremors Felt In Hafnarfjörður
A small earthquake near Krýsuvík was felt in the capital area town, and disrupted power in some areas. Vísir reports…
“Pick-Up Artist” Event Canceled Due To Widespread Protest
A planned “neo-masculinist” meeting organised by confessed rapist Daryush “Roosh V” Valizadeh has been canceled due to widespread protest. The…
Police Seek Private Help Rescuing Tourists
West Iceland police are now seeking help from others in order to lighten the load on the Rescue Squad who…
Afraid Lifting Fresh Meat Import Ban Will Lead To Increased Pathogens
A professor of bacteriology has cautioned that lifting the import ban on fresh meat could increase the risk of multi-resistant…
Support For Keeping Domestic Airport Where It Is Decreases
About 60% of Icelanders say they want the domestic airport to stay right where it is, in Reykjavík. RÚV reports…
Furniture Tossers Fined
Two men caught on film throwing a sofa off of a cliff and into the sea have been located and…
Will File Legal Complaint To EFTA If Alcohol Is Privatised
A recent letter to parliament points out numerous flaws in a controversial bill to allow the sale of alcohol in…
More Horrible Weather On The Way
Very high winds and increased precipitation are in the cards for Iceland over the next couple of days. Vísir reports…
PM Visits Refugee Camps, Jokes About The Electricity
Observing the deplorable conditions refugees in Lebanon contend with, the Icelandic Prime Minister used humour to describe his visit. Stundin…
Protest Planned For “Pick-Up Artist” Meeting
A protest is being planned on the spot where a notorious “pick-up artist” intends to hold a public meeting. The…
More Icelanders Leaving Than Coming Home
New data from Statistics Iceland shows that Icelanders leaving Iceland outnumber those returning home. At the same time, the population…
Crisis Averted: Merchant Ship Workers Sign Agreement
A collective bargaining agreement signed late last night has averted an impending strike, which was to begin at midnight last…
Pirates Top Gallup Poll Ten Months In A Row
The Pirate Party is still ahead of all other parties in the country, and have been above 30% since April…
Clean Drinking Water Returns To Seyðisfjörður
All bacterial contamination in the village’s water has been eliminated, and residents can now stop boiling it before drinking. According…
Most Icelanders Still Opposed To Alcohol In Shops
The vast majority of Icelanders remain opposed to alcohol being sold in non-government shops, a new poll reveals. The poll,…
Ex-Con Lawyer Withdraws Request For Trial Practice Rights
A lawyer newly released from prison after serving time for murder has withdrawn his request to be able to practice…
New Shooting Range in Ísafjörður
Firearm enthusiasts in the northwest Iceland town now have a new place to practice their hobby. RÚV reports that the…
Merchant Ship Workers May Strike
Merchant ship workers have been without a contract since last summer, and a break down in negotiations may lead to…